How much does a Developer Senior make?
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$154,547
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Developer Senior is $154,547 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $118,939 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $35,608 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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For Senior Software Engineer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Software Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | $176,420 /yr |
| Software Engineer IV | $195,849 /yr |
| Principal Software Engineer | $248,130 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Senior Developer
Some related job titles are Senior Software Engineer Salaries with median pay of $176,420, .NET Salaries with median pay of $98,966, PHP Salaries with median pay of $86,292, Senior Java Developer Salaries with median pay of $140,814.
Top Paying Companies
For a Senior Developer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Developer in United States. Employers include Google, Workday and Microsoft.
Top Paying Companies
For Senior Developer in United States
| 1 | $243,578 | ||
| 2 | Workday | $202,396 | |
| 3 | Microsoft | $191,327 | |
| 4 | Salesforce | $189,979 | |
| 5 | Oracle | $183,567 | |
| 6 | Russell Investments | $183,363 | |
| 7 | SAP | $179,209 | |
| 8 | Atlassian | $178,858 | |
| 9 | Bloomberg L.P. | $177,506 | |
| 10 | Citadel | $169,070 |
For Senior Software Engineer
Download as data table
What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Software Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | $176,420 /yr |
| Software Engineer IV | $195,849 /yr |
| Principal Software Engineer | $248,130 /yr |
Top Paying Industries
For a Senior Developer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Developer in United States are Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $164,486, Financial Services with a median total pay of $137,753, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $136,203, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $135,758, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $132,675.
Hotels & Travel Accommodation
The top paying company in Hotels & Travel Accommodation for Senior Developer is Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Developer Senior pay FAQ
The average salary for a Developer Senior is $154,547 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1030 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Developer Senior employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Developer Senior in United States is $194,313 per year.
The lowest salary for a Developer Senior in United States is $124,631 per year.
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